The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 16,700

€ 17,500

€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI is 18.1 cm longer, 7.9 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
1447
1800
2055
1498
1721
1897
1800 mm
Width
1721 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1447 mm
Height
1498 mm
2650
4310
2515
4129
4310 mm
Length
4129 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
3.08 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
CD
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
99 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
99 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
172 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
172 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
13.1 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
54 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
598 mi
Range
482 mi
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.0 T-GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1291 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L